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S-5! has introduced the CanDuit clamp, designed to secure and support chases and raceways, cable trays, gas piping, condensate lines and other round-shaped objects to metal roofs. It can be used in combination with other S-5! clamps or brackets, including the GripperFix utility mounting system. Made from electro-zinc coated steel, the CanDuit clamp features two […]
Humidity control and evaporative cooling specialist Condair has supplied and installed a high-pressure humidification system to help protect the flora and fauna inside The Green Planet biodome in Dubai. This indoor rainforest contains over 2,000 species, including insects, plants, fish and mammals. A Condair ML humidification system sprays up to 750 litres per hour to […]
Beijer Ref and Superior Training Centre have joined forces to offer what they say is the only nationally accredited CO2 course currently being run in Australia, on state-of-the-art equipment in a custom-built facility. “This is an important step forward in the upskilling of technicians in CO2 systems technology,” says Superior Training Centre head trainer Antonis […]
A global supplier of forming equipment for heat exchanger manufacturing has announced an improvement in its service for producers of HVAC equipment. Emerson & Renwick (E+R) has said it will now generally guarantee to supply M2 carbide form rolls for heat exchanger production machines – whether these were made by itself or competitors – within […]
BuildTuff has long produced polymer products for the construction trade. Now the company has developed a new take on an accepted method of AC mini-split installations. “Other polymer bases are either imported, made from virgin material or not made in consultation with the OEMs and tradespeople to make it as efficient, durable and environmentally friendly […]
Blauberg Ventilation has introduced Civic, a new range of German-designed wall-mounted ERV units. “COVID-19 and the 2019–20 bushfires raised major issues with insufficient quality ventilation in school classrooms and offices,” says the company. “Bad air quality, high humidity levels, high CO2 concentration, and low oxygen levels create a long-term unsafe study and work environment for […]
Armcor Air Solutions has launched the XEP series packaged air conditioning unit, which it describes as a “total solution”. “Workspaces, theatres, aquatic centres, recreation areas, learning spaces, and gymnasiums all have fresh-air requirements, which cannot be simply or economically serviced with standard equipment,” says the company. “The Armcor XEP Series incorporates full fresh air capacity, […]
With the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort approaching in Italy from June 28–July 1, Carel is preparing a showing of high-efficiency solutions capable of improving indoor comfort in the home, while being friendly to the environment. “The air conditioning and refrigeration sector on average accounts for 17 per cent of global electricity usage, and an even higher […]
Australian company Milieu Labs has launched a new smart air conditioning controller that it says offers homeowners and businesses “unprecedented control” over their environments. The units have also won various awards, including a Best In Class Good Design Award. Milieu Labs founder Kevin Mundy says that after designing and working on different Australian air conditioning […]
ABB Authorised Value Provider A1 Electric Motors was recently engaged to conduct an in-depth performance analysis on the HVAC systems serving a multi-tenancy building in the heart of Hobart’s CBD. The Sypkes Group’s property at 85 Macquarie Street is a commercial building with corporate office spaces, with tenants including government and parliamentary officials. The building’s […]
Embraco has released a new case study, in partnership with OEM Hussmann, that shows up to 29 energy savings after switching from a fixed-speed to a variable-speed compressor, both running on R290 (propane). The study was presented at the Atmosphere America Summit 2022, in Washington DC, a two-day event that explored the latest developments in […]
Humidity-control specialist Condair will be exhibiting its recently extended dehumidifier range at the forthcoming ARBS 2022 exhibition on stand 607-608-609. The display will include the company’s additional desiccant models, wall and ceiling-mounted condensing models, including various condensing solutions for swimming pools. “Condair now has one of the most comprehensive ranges of commercial dehumidifiers available in […]
A new fashion trend has been taken up by influencers in the USA. Forget clothes and shoes, people are now joining waitlists for new air conditioning units. Older AC units can be quite large, loud and ugly, especially in US apartment blocks where “window rattler” units are common. But brands such as July, Windmill and […]
Conex Bänninger has launched a new website to share its expertise in HVAC&R and plumbing fittings. “Conex Bänninger has a 110-year history of delivering innovative and highly versatile fittings for the plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration sectors globally,” says the company. “The new digital hub has utilised this knowledge and expertise to give customers access to […]
Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched the LGH-RVS sensible core heat exchanger, the latest development in its Lossnay heat recovery ventilator (HRV) line-up. The company says the solution is aimed at Australians looking to bring fresh air into buildings and maximise ventilation. “Modern buildings have a high degree of thermal insulation and require some form of […]
Clean-Air Aust has completed a project to seal leaks in the air conditioning ductwork at a Queensland Health Hospital. The hospital system consisted of four AHUs supplying air (11,700L/s) to ground and first floor areas including oral health, cancer care, procedure rooms, administration and critical storage. The goal of the project was to avoid a […]
TICA has completed its acquisition of the Smardt Chiller Group and announced the expansion of the group’s global manufacturing facilities to further support Smardt’s work in the oil-free centrifugal chiller category. The two firms share a focus on energy conservation through water-side oil-free chillers and air-side AHUs and system integration. The move is aimed at […]
Field service software specialist simPRO has launched a competition with two $20,000 business growth packages up for grabs. Along with PROTRADE and Your Marketing Machines, simPRO will reward two winners with an “Ultimate Growth Toolkit” which includes a leadership mastery course, a customised marketing plan, a digital advertising package and free simPRO software and training […]
Testo is claiming a “world first” with the release of its 560i digital refrigerant scale. “The new Testo 560i refrigerant scale with intelligent valve and patented algorithm makes charging refrigeration systems and heat pumps easier and more precise than ever before,” says the company. “Different target parameters can be specified: superheating, subcooling or weight of […]
Dwyer Instruments has released the Series RSME room status monitor. Designed for low-differential-pressure applications that require stringent pressure monitoring and alarming, the RSME room status monitor can be configured to monitor positive or negative pressure. Suitable applications include hospital isolation rooms, clean rooms, laboratories, vivariums, pharmaceutical facilities, dental offices, and school nurse offices. “The RSME […]